Drug Control Specialist Intern
Quick answer
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is hiring a full-time, in-office intern in Bangkok to support drug control initiatives and regional coordination.
- Role
- Drug Control Specialist Intern
- Organization
- United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
- Location
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-06-25
The role
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is offering a 6-month internship in Bangkok, Thailand, focusing on the Mekong MOU on Drug Control. Interns will assist with coordinating regional activities, drafting programme documents, and conducting research on drug control trends. The role involves translation work between English and Chinese and providing administrative support to the Regional Office.
What you'll do
- Draft concept notes, correspondence, and programme activity reports.
- Provide translation and interpretation support between English and Chinese.
- Assist in the preparation of meeting documents, minutes, and presentations.
- Conduct research on regional drug trends and legislative developments.
- Collect and compile drug seizure data for monthly analysis reports.
What it takes
- Enrolled in or recently completed a graduate or final-year undergraduate degree.
- Fluency in English and Chinese (Mandarin) is required.
- Proficiency in standard software applications including MS Office and Teams.
- Demonstrated interest in UN work and commitment to its charter.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
This is an unpaid internship; interns are responsible for all costs related to travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is this internship paid?
No, this is an unpaid internship position, and candidates are responsible for all travel, living, and visa expenses.
Where is the position located?
The position is based in-person at the UNODC Regional Office in Bangkok, Thailand.
What are the core language requirements?
Applicants must be fluent in both written and spoken English and Chinese (Mandarin) to support the Mekong MOU Secretariat.
By when must I apply?
Applications must be submitted no later than June 25th.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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